A home is a major purchase. An individual considers a wide range of factors when deciding to move forward with this type of transaction. For many, this includes the acreage of the property, the number of bedrooms and the square footage of the home. Others seek out a...
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Can a Texas HOA restrict short-term rentals?
A popular trend in current vacation destinations is the use of second residences as short-term rental properties. A number of on-line services, including VRBO and Airbnb, have arisen to serve this need. Many homeowners associations do not want to see their units used...
What rights do POAs have to regulate political signs?
One of the most common reasons Texas property owners’ associations, or POAs, get sued is making a decision that a particular resident or group of residents do not like. Few topics these days are as sensitive as politics, so Houston POAs would certainly want to take...
What to expect in a HOA lawsuit
Lawsuits are frequently filed against homeowners’ associations. Owners have different views, which may not always match those held by the HOA board and association or boards sometimes make mistakes. Lawsuits HOA boards should seek legal representation and contact...
Can HOA board members be sued?
Buying a home is an expensive and deeply personal investment. Aggrieved homeowners may take out their frustrations in a lawsuit against homeowner association board members. Board members may be sued HOA board members may be defendants in lawsuits. Their association’s...
Useful and helpful HOA insurance coverage
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are very common in Texas as the number of shared interest developments increases. A shared interest development consists of separate tracts of real estate in which the owners of several adjacent tracts share the right to control the...
The main reasons why HOAs get sued
Homeowners’ Associations can come under a lot of scrutiny, which in turn, can lead to contentious litigation. These lawsuits can be costly, too. That’s why HOAs and their insurers need to be aware of common issues that spur lawsuits so that they can work...
How HOAs can stay connected with homeowners
Running or managing an HOA is a challenging job. You are responsible for making decisions that are in the best interest of homeowners within the development and keeping things running in a smooth and orderly manner. HOAs serve an important purpose. They keep...
Best ways to enforce HOA deed restriction violations
Many people in the Houston area live in a property that has a homeowner’s association (HOA). An HOA has many obligations including making rules and regulations for the property owners and their property that is in the area. HOA communities typically have a defined...
The primary documents an HOA needs to provide
Many communities in the Houston area have a homeowner’s association (HOA). An HOA is a good way for a neighborhood, including single-family developments, townhomes, and apartments, to ensure that their neighborhood stays nice and that there are guidelines in place....